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Continuum Multilingualism: A Critical Perspective - Continuum Books

Name: Multilingualism: A Critical Perspective - Continuum Books
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Explore the complex dynamics of language through Multilingualism: A Critical Perspective. Part of the Advances in Sociolinguistics series, this book examines how nationalism, culture, and identity negotiation shape the way people use multiple languages in a modern world. This text looks closely at the role of ideology and power within linguistic structures. It asks vital questions about what it means for young people to be multilingual and how they view their own linguistic resources. Readers will find deep insights into whether speakers choose to assimilate to English or work to maintain their native tongues for future generations. Whether you are studying language maintenance or how communities protect their heritage, this title provides a serious look at the social forces at play. It investigates how speakers use linguistic resources in ways that challenge traditional ethnic or social categories, making it a necessary resource for students and researchers in sociolinguistics and language study.

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Examines the connection between nationalism, culture, and identity negotiation in multilingual societies.

Analyzes how power and ideology influence the way different languages are used and perceived.

Investigates the motivations behind language maintenance and the efforts of communities to pass languages to new generations.

Explores the linguistic resources of young people and their decisions regarding assimilation to English.

Provides a critical look at how speakers appropriate linguistic tools not typically linked to their specific ethnic backgrounds.

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Brand: Continuum
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 082649210X
Category: Books > Subjects > Language Study & Reference > English as a Foreign Language > Literacy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 December 2009
Listed Since: 12 December 2008

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